Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander6
LeBron James21
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
LeBron James16
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0 *
LeBron James1
*
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
LeBron James19
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
LeBron James1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0 *
LeBron James1
*
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 22.8
LeBron James 27.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.7
LeBron James 7.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.9
LeBron James 7.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
LeBron James 1.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,687
LeBron James 40,248

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,809
LeBron James 11,125

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,855
LeBron James 10,933

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 532
LeBron James 2,262

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 290
LeBron James 1,109

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 381
LeBron James 1,484

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .496
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .351
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .851
LeBron James .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
(2023)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.3
(2024)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.1
(2024)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2023)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 15.1
LeBron James 28.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
LeBron James 9.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
LeBron James 7.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
LeBron James 1.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.6
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 196
LeBron James 8,023

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 53
LeBron James 2,549

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 48
LeBron James 2,023

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13
LeBron James 471

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
LeBron James 270

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .447
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .434
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .907
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 16.3
(2020)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.3
(2020)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
(2020)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2020)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
(2019)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)